Material Handler III -- Stacks

Description Under the direction of the Supervisor, Books Production or their designee, this position provides for the efficient handling and movement of materials to and from designated areas in the facility as may be required for processing of product.

• Responsible to pick books for customer orders using RF (radio frequency) hand held computer devices.
• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
• Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders and scan materials via hand held RF device. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.
• Responsible to enter information into computer system as necessary for order fulfillment in SCS and Oracle and processing of appropriate labels and stickers, such as may be necessary for foreign and/or special accounts.
• May capture images of materials to assist in proper processing of materials and may strip materials in order to re-process materials according to requirements.
• Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas, emptying trash cans and barrels and sweeping of floors, as needed.
• Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Capable of performing at an acceptable proficiency level of competence within production standards of efficiency and skill.
• Ability to use a RF hand held computer device.
• Ability to read and understand filing conventions, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and responsive to changing work environments.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
• Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor), dust and glue or adhesives.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 40 lbs and up to 70 lbs occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds. Close and distant vision, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, talk and hear.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.